Two individuals, a woman and a teenager, suffer gunshot wounds in a shooting incident in South Shore, as per police reports
A disturbing incident occurred in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago on Sunday morning, leaving a 16-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman in critical and fair conditions, respectively.
According to reports, the shooting took place around 10 a.m. in the 6700-block of South Cregier Avenue. The victims, who were outside at the time, were struck by multiple gunshots fired from a vehicle.
The 16-year-old boy was shot three times and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. The 34-year-old woman, who was shot twice in the leg, was taken to the same hospital in fair condition.
No one is currently in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating the incident. The police have not released any information about potential motives for the shooting. The suspects fled the scene after the shooting, and no further details about them or their vehicle were provided.
The circumstances leading to the shooting are not clear from the provided information. However, it is a grim reminder of the ongoing violence in some parts of the city.
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The police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting beyond what was already reported. As the investigation continues, we will keep you updated on any new developments. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
